Fire at PIMS Hospital: Government announces investigation and aid for victims
Following the recent fire incident at PIMS Hospital in Islamabad, a strong response has emerged at the government level. Deputy Chairman of the Senate Mustafa Kamal has ordered an investigation into this tragic incident, stating that no person responsible for this negligence will be spared.
On this occasion, Mustafa Kamal emphasized the need for immediate reforms in the country's health sector. Expressing his concern, he noted that approximately 1,300 children in Pakistan lose their lives every day due to diseases that are treatable and preventable.
The government has announced compensation of 5 million rupees per family for those affected by this incident. Officials say this amount has been allocated for the immediate assistance of the victims to help alleviate some of their hardships.
Health experts say that improving safety arrangements in hospitals is a critical need of the hour. In major institutions like PIMS Hospital, modern firefighting equipment and staff training to handle emergency situations are essential to prevent such accidents in the future.
The government has reiterated its commitment to upgrading facilities in government hospitals across the country on modern lines. The public is hopeful that these announcements will be implemented soon so that improvements can be made in the health sector and safe medical facilities can be provided to citizens.